To develop and maintain a theatrical venue that employs performing artists and supports their creative growth, while engaging our local community through access to high-quality live theatrical performances. It is our vision to give big shows new life in an intimate space; to challenge ourselves with creative problem-solving; and to make our theater a place where we are our best selves.

The Workhouse Theatre has received 19 Helen Hayes nominations, with hundreds of performing artists gracing our stage each year, and thousands of audience members coming through our doors.

The Workhouse Theatre presents four mainstage shows each season, generally three musicals and one drama. Each show holds auditions prior to production and are open to all non-equity performers, 18 and older. From time to time, we do cast young performers for age-appropriate characters, and all audition notices will state all ranges.

Each season we will announce an open call for Director submissions. Our season is selected in-house and currently we do not have the ability to accept submissions for new works, though we look forward to offering that opportunity in the future.

Design teams are all open for each production. If you have a background in Direction, Choreography, Music Direction, Lighting/Sound Design, Fight/Intimacy, Hair/make-up, Costume Design, Stage Management, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Projection, and Theater Carpentry, we want to hear from you! You are always welcome to reach out to us and share your interest in joining a production.

Each production runs for 6 weekends, with an average of 17 shows. Generally, shows are Friday evenings at 8 PM, Saturday evenings at 8 PM, and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. In our 2026 - 2027 season, we will offer Saturday matinees for our production of Camelot, opening in Dec. 2026. Please be sure to check each show listing for specific show dates and times.

Parking is ample and free! The campus and the theater are ADA accessible. Please contact the Performing Arts Department staff with any specified needs.

Currently we do not offer ASL or closed caption performances, though we are very driven to add this important feature to our program. If you are experienced in presenting Theatrical ASL, please introduce yourself to us!